The Sweet Diabetic

My Diabetes And The Apostle Paul

The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 ESV ...

Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

I often feel this way with diabetes. Many believe the Apostle Paul perhaps had a speech impediment, was hard of hearing and or had bad eyesight. Whatever it was, he kept sincerely asking God to take it away from him. He pleaded and pleaded and God taught him that he needed to rest in His grace and live with it.

 

If you are anything like me, you've been on your knees so many times asking for your diabetes to be healed that you have callouses. Obviously, God can heal absolutely anything He chooses to. So, why are some of us left out?

 

There are people who have told me that I could heal myself if I just checked my emotions. I was even told I had anger issues and was passive aggressive … because I didn't have the power to heal myself. I'm human. I know that was said to hurt me, but it did cause some inner reflection. I pray for God to heal me each and every day. I don't throw a fit with God. I do get frustrated with myself on a regular basis because “I” can't fix it.

 

Perhaps that's the real problem.

 

God needs all the glory. He is the great “I am”, not this chick.

 

Perhaps, like the Apostle Paul, I wouldn't be doing what God wants me do without this diabetic thorn in my side. I wouldn't be reaching out to others who feel the same pain of affliction as I do if I didn't have this struggle. Perhaps He needs me to reach that one person that needs help and He wants me to be his helper. Perhaps without diabetes, I would never connect with that person. Maybe it's you or the next person who reads this post after you. Who knows?

 

I have to realize that this dis-ease in my life is much bigger than my wants.

 

As much as I don't want diabetes to be my purpose in life, what if it is?

 

I try to eat right.

For the most part, I do what my doctor tells me to do.

I meditate every day to try and keep my frustration on the lowest possible threshold.

Many times I fail.

 

Is God making His power known through me by my weaknesses?

 

I have been saying out loud to God everyday in recent weeks that His grace is sufficient for me.

 

Normally, I am not an angry person. However last week it welled in me at fever pitch until it spilled over into a couple of friendships. I believe it was God giving me a final push to end my consulting with people who believe in Him in principle but not in His salvation. I believe I was being pulled from the path He wants me walking, my purpose. I was letting it happen. I have been feeling I should let go for some time. It was only through this anger, that I have no doubt was spot on, that I was able to take the action I didn't have the bravery to do before. God gave me a strong intuition and it rarely fails me.

 

Today, after taking that action and through many tears of release, that anger is gone. Poof.

 

I'm not the holy person of God, the Apostle Paul was. No, far, far, far from it. I think God knocked me over the head with my rarely felt emotion of anger to get me to do what I had to do so he could bring to pass some of the other prayers I've been praying. A cure for diabetes would be a plus … but maybe he needs to reach others through me.

 

Maybe I need to live like His grace is sufficient for me by surrendering. Maybe that is the place my miracle will come from.

 

Stranger things have happened.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

 Sherry Stoll lives on a farm in Northwest Missouri with her husband, pets, and farm animals.  She's been writing about her personal journey with diabetes since 2007.  You can read more of her story at her blog, The Sweet Diabetic .  She also writes a blog about life on the farm, her love of crafting and essential oils at Sherry Stoll Living .

The Leptin Diet

Leptin is a protein hormone and its primary purpose is to monitor fat levels and signal your brain when you're full when eating. When leptin levels are out of whack, this can disrupt your metabolism. The Leptin diet works to help help keep hormone balance. .

The main claim of the Leptin diet is that it claims you will utilize the same amount of energy from a smaller amount of food as you would from a larger amount.

Although the Leptin diet has been touted as a great way to manage Type 2 diabetes, it is universal enough so it can be utilized by anyone… even those who do not need to lose weight.

The Leptin diet consists of five simple rules

1. Never eat after dinner. 

2. Eat only three meals per day. 

3. When you eat, don’t eat large meals. 

4. Make sure breakfast includes protein. 

5. Reduce your carb intake. 

While the Leptin diet might not be for everyone, it offers an additional method for helping control Type 2 diabetes.

There's more information on The Leptin Diet at http://diabetes-living.com/articles/the-leptin-diet/

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My thought is that eating less makes less food to metabolize, so there's less room for higher spikes in our blood sugar. So, I don't this is a “breakthrough” kind of diet. It's more of a common sense attitude toward eating. I have personally found that the less I obsess about food, the better I do.

I have had a love/hat relationship with food my entire life. I'm certain it's gotten me on this diabetic path that I'm on. It does no good to beat myself up it, but sometimes I still do. I do think this Leptin Diet has some good basic guidelines. I've learned the hard way not to hang my hat on any one diet. Weight loss is a lot like diabetes as there is no cookie cutter approach.

I take Byetta as part of my arsenal of diabetes medication and I think it works like this diet does to tell me I'm full with less food. The difference is that it works in my brain to do that.

Please be sure to discuss any plans you have to change your diet with your doctory. How, what and when you eat will affect your blood sugar.

Be well.

Sherry

Other Blogs By Sherry:

http://awesomelimitlessthinking.blogspot.com/

http://sherrystollliving.blogspot.com/

http://www.writersguidelinesforyou.com/

http://www.thesweetdiabetic.com

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/SherryCreates

 

See Sherry's Handcrafted Items:

http://www.sherrycreates.com

 

Sherry Has Jewelry:

http://www.sherryhasjewelry.kitsylane.com

My Byetta Transformation

I've been using Byetta since March of this year.  I was at my breaking point because I just couldn't seem to lose weight and my blood sugar was getting away from me.  I asked my doctor if there was something I could take that would help me lose weight.  I had been fighting the idea of

Paula Deen Takes Victoza For Type 2 Diabetes. So What Is It?

If you are like me, when you heard Paula Deen was a Type 2 Diabetic, you Googled her perscription ... Victoza.  I thought it sounded very hopeful until I read the "Important Safety Information".  Personally, I would have a long discussion with my doctor before taking it.  Laboratory tests have shown that Victoza can cause thyroid cancer.

Here is the product information from http://www.Victoza.com .  Please make an informed decision on any diabetes medication you choose to take.  You must be your own advocate.

Sherry

My Not So Merry Season Of Metformin

My Not So Merry Season Of Metformin

 

It's been awhile since my last post, but I've been going through a not so merry season with Metformin. I'm writing about it because I suspect many of you may have or are going through the same thing with no idea of the cause.

How extreme heat affects the body - latimes.com

This extreme heat here in the Midwest is melting me.  I feel sluggish, tired, and generally not good.  I know diabetes doesn't help the situation in my case.  I've found an article from the LA Times that I think you'll find informative.

Be well, my friends.

Sherry

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Diabetes And Boils ...

If you are diabetic you know exactly what a boil is and where you get them.  Right?  Here's a clip of a great article about diabetes and boils that will tell you what causes them and things you can do to prevent them. 

Sherry

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mediterranean Burger

Here is a tasty twist for your burgers this summer.  I'm definitely going to try the Mediterranean Burger myself.

Sherry

Gastroparesis And Diabetes

What if I have diabetes and gastroparesis?

The primary treatment goals for gastroparesis related to diabetes are to improve stomach emptying and regain control of blood glucose levels. Treatment includes dietary changes, insulin, oral medications, and, in severe cases, a feeding tube and parenteral nutrition.

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mexican Cobb Salad

This sounds pretty good to me and it's great for those hot summer days when we don't want to cook.